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David Lloyd JohnstonCC CMM COM CD FRSC(hon) (born June 28, 1941) is a Canadian academic, author and statesman who is the current Governor General of Canada, the 28th since Canadian Confederation.
Johnston was born and raised in Ontario, studying there before enrolling at Harvard University and later Cambridge and Queen's Universities. He then went on to work as a professor at various post-secondary institutions in Canada, eventually serving administrative roles as dean of law at the University of Western Ontario, principal of McGill University, and president of the University of Waterloo. At the same time, Johnston involved himself with politics and public service, moderating political debates and chairing commissions in both the federal and provincial spheres, his most renowned ...

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief, will participate in a special candlelight ceremony on the eve of Vimy Ridge Day, to pay tribute to the 94th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This event, the first of its kind, will be held at the National War Memorial, in Confederation Square, in Ottawa, on Friday, April 8, 2011, at 7 p.m.
On the eve of Vimy Ridge Day, more than 125 students from across the country will lead the candlelight vigil ceremony as delegates of the Encounters with Canada program, ...

Today's dissolution of Parliament, and then possible manoeuvring to form a government after a new election, will put Gov. Gen. David Johnston firmly into the political spotlight.
It's a break from the ceremonial duties that form the lion's share of the Governor General's responsibilities, but one for which Johnston appears better suited than his three predecessors, all of them former journalists.
Johnston was a law professor for much of his life and was previously president of the University of Waterloo. He has law degrees from Queen's University in Kingston and the University of ...

Governor general David Johnston was the highest paid academic in Ontario for 2010. Johnston earned $1,056,813 as president of the University of Waterloo, a post he held until being sworn in for his current role last fall. In fact, not only was Johnston the highest paid academic in the province, he was the second highest paid public servant overall, according to the government’s sunshine list which publishes the names of public employees who earn more than $100,000. Ontario Power Generation President and CEO Tom Mitchell topped the list at $1,335,000.
Source: Macleans OnCampus (March ...

Man killed in farm accident near Bluevale identified - CTV NewsCTV NewsMan killed in farm accident near Bluevale identifiedCTV NewsDavid Johnston has been identified as the man who died following an accident on a farm on Jamestown Rd. south of Bluevale, Ont. The 41-year-old Morris-Turnberry man died after the bucket of a skid steer suddenly moved and pinned him between the ...Change text size for the storyLondon Free PressFarm Fatality IdentifiedBayshore Broadcasting News Centreall 11 news articles »

Governor General David Johnston says Downtown Eastside inequality is ... - CBC.caGovernor General David Johnston says Downtown Eastside inequality is ...CBC.caThe Governor General of Canada David Johnston says the lack of equality and opportunity in communities like Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is 'unacceptable' and Canadians have a responsibility to do something about it. Johnston is in town to deliver a ...

Fortney: Her Excellency Sharon Johnston celebrates Calgary charities - Calgary HeraldCalgary HeraldFortney: Her Excellency Sharon Johnston celebrates Calgary charitiesCalgary HeraldWhat I hadn't factored in was the charm offensive of Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, wife of Canada's Governor General David Johnston. On Tuesday morning, Johnston and her crew touched down in Calgary for a whirlwind day that included visits to ...

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